I was in a hardware store today, by the section where various appliances were kept, and I was surprised to see a percolator. I’m amazed that anyone would buy a percolator, since percs are simply incapable of making decent... (15 replies, last updated by gourmound May 3, 2002)

A coffee percolator is a type of pot used to brew coffee. Coffee percolators have been long used and since old times have enjoyed great popularity. Recently, percolated coffee has been largely replaced by the French press, the... (4 replies, last updated by chipman August 14, 2009)

are considering many options and need advice: ~percolator (vintage Pyrex), stove top ~percolator (vintage, electric) plug in, GE or Farberware ~another electric drip coffee "maker" ~have a French press, not impressed (no pun... (24 replies, last updated by breadfanatic March 22, 2009)

So, I love vintage kitchen and barware, and lately I’ve been drooling over the bakelite and chrome coffee sets on ebay – snazzy little numbers with sugar, creamer, tray, and a coffee maker. I assume these are... (10 replies, last updated by Alexis Dale April 6, 2004)

I have the small version of the electric coffee percolator (4-6 cups) and have tried many times to replicate the rich taste of perked coffee from the same model that I had back in the late 70s. I ususally use a strong roast and... (1 reply, last updated by Normandie November 9, 2009)

I just purchased a lovely stainless steel Cusinart Coffee Percolator as a gift to MOI:) My question: in your opinion, what is the BEST coffee to use for this unit? Regular, Beans? I did hear the Illy sells coffee for regular drip... (9 replies, last updated by mcf March 11, 2009)

What’s the point of a cordless percolator? (6 replies, last updated by GG Mora December 7, 2002)

What is the name of the bubble in the percolator? I have a bet going... (2 replies, last updated by withalonge November 24, 2005)

i found the food to be a bit salty. but overall not bad. they serve coffee using a percolator which is pretty neat. and good pistachio ice cream. (3 replies, last updated by JungMann October 26, 2007)

Put about 2 tablespoons of Cafe du Monde coffee in the percolator, and screw the filter on (not too tight). Place the percolator on top of a cup with a couple tablespoons of condensed milk, fill the percolator with boiled water,... (8 replies, last updated by Betty Boop January 22, 2007)

Tried everything and for the best coffee, I use an old pewter percolator on top of a gas burner. Cannot be beat. If you are a Starbucks fan, the kid working there won’t have the faintest idea what a percolator is. (2 replies, last updated by gourmound January 2, 2002)

Where can fin a genuine supplier or store that have white tea. Chinatown? Apparently very expensivwe by the kilo so many places sell FAKE white tea I’ve been told. Since I know nothing about it, I don’t want to be... (3 replies, last updated by kzk818 July 6, 2009)

My drip coffee maker just died, so I’m reduced to using a percolator. The first batch was absolutely horrid, and reminded me why I switched to drip in the first place. I only make 16 ounces at a time, and my coffee is... (1 reply, last updated by hilldweller November 7, 2003)

it looked (except for the mostly Chinese faces) like a scene from a middle-American diner of the 50’s. Big plate of ham (real ham slices), eggs, hash browns, white toast and hearty percolated coffee. I wandered by this... (4 replies, last updated by tingting October 13, 2002)

Actually boiling then filtering is more like the old stovetop percolators. Nobody uses them anymore because circulating boiling water through the coffee grounds for a long time produces a bitter brew. For the same reason the... (22 replies, last updated by randyw41 April 13, 2007)